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Photographic Print : London. Picadilly. Socialist agitation. February 8, 1886. En
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London. Picadilly. Socialist agitation. February 8, 1886. En
Great Britain. London. Socialist agitation. Protesters encouraged to theft and looting in shops Picadilly during the meeting of the Socialist leader Burns in Trafalgar Square. February 8, 1886. Engraving. Colored
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Media ID 14336766
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1886 Agitation Altercation Broken Burns Disturbance Encouraged Fury Looting Meet Meeting Protester Quarrel Rage Raided Socialism Socialist Stores Tension Trafalgar Unemployed Unrest Worker Picadilly
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "London. Picadilly. Socialist Agitation. February 8, 1886." This rare image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past as it documents a significant moment in British history. Witness the intensity of the socialist gathering in Picadilly, where protesters were encouraged to engage in theft and looting during a meeting of the Socialist leader Burns in Trafalgar Square. This evocative, rights-managed image is not only a fascinating historical document but also an excellent addition to any collection focused on social history or British politics. Let this powerful image transport you to another era and ignite your curiosity.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a pivotal moment in London's history on February 8, 1886, during a socialist agitation in Picadilly. The image shows a heated crowd gathered in the streets, with tensions reaching a boiling point as the meeting of Socialist leader Keir Hardie in Trafalgar Square unfolds. The scene is marked by broken windows and raided shops, as protesters were encouraged to theft and looting. The air is thick with anger and fury, as unemployed men and women, fueled by their economic struggles, clash with the authorities. The image is a stark reminder of the social unrest and class tensions that gripped Britain during this period. The engraving, in vibrant colors, offers a glimpse into the exterior disturbances that marked this significant moment in European history." "The image depicts a group of men and women, their faces etched with determination and rage, as they raid a shop window in Picadilly. The broken glass and shattered remains of the storefront serve as a testament to the intensity of the altercation. In the background, a man, believed to be Keir Hardie, addresses the crowd from Trafalgar Square. The tension in the air is palpable, as the crowd listens intently to his words. The image is a poignant reminder of the social and political climate of the time, and the desperate measures some took to express their dissatisfaction with their circumstances." "This engraving, a contemporary record of the socialist agitation in London on February 8, 1886, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events that unfolded during this period. The image, with its vibrant colors, captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, as the crowd, fueled by their economic struggles and social discontent, clashed with the authorities. The scene is a stark reminder of the social unrest and class tensions that marked this period in European history, and the desperate measures some took to express their dissatisfaction with their circumstances.
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